Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-04-20
THE Y. M. C. A. CONFERENCE.

The District conference of the Young
Mems Christian associations for the First
District of Wisconsin, convened in the
| Congregational church on Friday even
ing, opening with Il song service led by
G. NJ Heckendorn, of Milwaukee. This
was followed with address upon "The
| Field Work and Agencies of the Yonpg
Mems Christian Association" by G. NJ.
Blackman, of White water, chairman of
! the, state committee, Mr. Heckendorn
then spoke OF the relation of the associa-
| ton to the church. Saturday morning
the session opened in the NJ E. church
with devotional meeting led by Rev II i.
L.. Ferris, of Columbus. G.. NJ Hecken-
dorm was elected chairman and B. J..
Curtis, secretary The following delegates
were, present at the conference: G. vi.
Blackman, Whitewater; G.. NJ Hecken-
dorn, general secretary R. R Branch,
Milwaukee; G. B. Willis, general secre-
tary, Milwaukee; A. E. Roever, general
secretary German Branch, Milwaukee;
B. J. Curtis, general secretary, Lake
Geneva; F. Fl. Rossiter, general secre-
tary, Madison; j. w. Curse, Racine;
Rev, H l.. Ferris, Columbus; Rev. Mr..
jenkins, Oconomowoc. A bible reading
was then given ny g. NJ Heckendorn.
"Work for Young Men" was the first
topic. In the work ii is recognized that
there are four sides to young man that
need to be developed ia order that he
may make the most of himself, viz: the
physical, intellectual, social and spiritual.
The physical and int, llectual work was
presented by B. j. Curtis and the social
aud spiritual by A. E. Roever. Work
for boys presented by G M. Heckendorn.
The afternoon session was opened with
the usual devotional service led by Rev.
Mr.. jenkins, of Oconomowoc. "Auxil-
airy Work by Women" was discussed
by A. E. Roever showing how much may
be done by the loving hands of mothe RS
and sisters to aid the work of young men.
"Can the above Work be done without a
General Secretary" was presented by G.
B. Willis who showed very clearly the
| necessity and importance of this execu-
| tive officer that an association may ac-
complish the best work. Mr.. Hecken-
| dorm then spoke of the 7. M G.. A.
Watchman. The evening service opened
with song service led by c. B. Willis.
At the close of this service Mr. Hecken-
dorm spoke upon the relation of the COM
munity to the association, bringing out
| facts and figures to show the close rela-
| ton of the two in convincing manner.
"Why Hold Meetings for Men Exclusive
| ly," was the topic discussed by ]. W.
Corse, showing that these meetings are
necessary and profitable. Mr. Willis
closed the meeting with a brief address
upon HThe Bible in Association Work"
The services on Sunday opened with a
| conservation meeting at the Congrega-
tional church led by B. J. Curtis, fit
preparation for the days services. The
| visitors conducted services at the usual
hour at the churches as follows: Messrs
Heckendorn and Curtis at the Congrega-
tional; Messrs. Willis and Rossiter at the
| Methodist and Mr.. Roever at the Baptist
At o'clock l65 men gathered at the
| Congregational church at the meeting for
men only. This meeting was led by Mr..
| Willis ard was one of great interest,
about forty manifesting desire to become
| Christians. In the evening the same
church was filed with an attentive
audience. The services opened with a
song service led by Mr.. Heckendorn
Mr.. Willis presented the state work A
collection Of $58 was taken for the work
for young men. An evangelistc meeting
followed led by Mr.. Heckendorn. At
the close of his earnest presentation oil
the truth as it is in Christ several rose to
begin new life, and the conference
closed with song.